National League Round-Up: Hot Matches and Key Goals from December 1, 2025
The 13th round of the National League concluded today, showcasing several intense matches including a pivotal game between בני יהודה and הפועל נוף הגליל.
בני יהודה vs. הפועל נוף הגליל
As the matches progressed, בני יהודה welcomed the struggling הפועל נוף הגליל at their home stadium. Currently sitting in 14th place, בני יהודה was eager to end a troubling streak of five consecutive matches without a win, having garnered only 11 points out of a possible 36 this season. On the other hand, הפועל נוף הגליל, positistartd at the bottom of the table, aimed to build on their previous victory against מכבי פ”ת and secure their second consecutive win in league play for the first time since 2024.
Match Highlights
In the 30th minute, הפועל נוף הגליל took the lead with a goal from שחר הירש. Following a swift counter-attack, הירש struck a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area, finding the back of the net after a deflection off a בני יהודה defender complicated the attempt for goalkeeper אוהד לויטה, who appeared quite frustrated post-goal.
Additional Matches
מכבי יפו vs. מכבי הרצליה
Meanwhile, the match between מכבי יפו and מכבי הרצליה ended in a stalemate with a score of 0-0. The visiting side, in second place, arrived after two consecutive draws and had not lost since August. Conversely, יפו has been in solid form, achieving three wins in their last three outings, including an impressive 6-0 victory over מ.ס קריית ים in their previous game.
הפועל חדרה vs. הפועל כפר שלם
In another notable encounter, הפועל חדרה edged out הפועל כפר שלם with a score of 1-0. The home team, struggling since their relegation from the top division last year and facing early cup elimination at the hands of מ.ס דימונה, was looking for a crucial win. In the 38th minute, a handball by a visiting player in the penalty area led to a penalty kick, which was successfully converted by midfielder שלומי אזולאי, giving חדרה the lead.
In summary, the National League matches delivered excitement and critical outcomes as teams jockey for better positions in the standings. The stakes are rising as the season progresses, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.